There is little, if any, difference between ‘causing’ and ‘inflicting’
1 of 6
Taylor (2009)
An intention to wound is not sufficient
2 of 6
Belfon (1976)
This is a specific intent offence-mere recklessness will not suffice-intent to cause GBH had to be proved
3 of 6
Lee (2000)
It is sufficient that the def resisted a lawful arrest, even if he believed that it was unlawful
4 of 6
Blackburn v Bowering (1994)
The def could have defence of self-defence if he used no more force than was reasonably nec to resist an arrest which he mistakenly thought to be unlawful
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
An intention to wound is not sufficient
Back
Taylor (2009)
Card 3
Front
This is a specific intent offence-mere recklessness will not suffice-intent to cause GBH had to be proved
Back
Card 4
Front
It is sufficient that the def resisted a lawful arrest, even if he believed that it was unlawful
Back
Card 5
Front
The def could have defence of self-defence if he used no more force than was reasonably nec to resist an arrest which he mistakenly thought to be unlawful
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